Unlike the women's side of the modelling industry, where big names can command hundreds of thousands of pounds per day, male models are famously paid pittances.

David Gandy, the 38-year-old Billericay-born model - who is perhaps most famous for appearing in nothing but his tighty whities on a boat for Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue fragrance campaign - is an exception to the rule.

Supermodel Gandy - who now consults and designs for Marks & Spencer, models for Massimo Dutti and Dolce, and is an ambassador for London Fashion Week Men's - has just teamed up with British luggage brand Aspinal of London to create a capsule collection of bags, trolleys and briefcases inspired by the Spitfires flown by RAF fighter pilots in WWII.

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Titled Aerodrome by David Gandy, the collection consists of some 48 pieces and has a low-fi heritage appeal.

“I am very proud to be partnering with Aspinal for the Aerodrome range, hopefully we have produced a unique and very British range of mens luggage." Says Gandy. "The idea was to create a high quality quality and effortlessly stylish range that covers every man's luggage needs, up to 48-hrs, within 18 pieces. Every piece takes its design inspiration from the iconic Spitfire."

"My favourite piece [in the collection] is the modern day briefcase. Effortlessly stylish, the opening clasp [on the case] is a replica of the original Spitfire firing button. Who wouldn't want to press 'fire' on their case to open it?" He continues. "I am also very proud that this was our first piece, which we gifted to Allen Scott, a 96-year-old RAF pilot that fought in many battles in WWII, including the battle of Britain. ”

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The Aerodrome by David Gandy for Aspinal of London collection is available to buy from aspinaloflondon.com from 24 April.